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Eaton

Colorado · 5,802 residents · 3.16 sq mi
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Eaton is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $86,620. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 3,112 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $328,800.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.5
US median: 38.8
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 59%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,802
+116%since 2000
from 2,690 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,836 / sq mi
+116%since 2000
from 851 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.5
−4%since 2000
from 38.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K4K5K6K1990201020202024Eaton
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$86,620
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,314 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,253
+65%since 2000
from $20,816 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
63.9%
+20.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade12.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Retail trade9.3%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing6.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing4.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction3.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$328,800
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $137,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$972
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $525 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.6%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 75.0% in 2000
16.4% rent
Afford Score
3.8
+30%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.4%(2,298)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino12.6%(340)
Asian0.8%(21)
Other0%
Diversity Score29.7%(798)
2020
White, non-Hispanic77.5%(4,495)
Black0.4%(22)
Hispanic / Latino16.6%(964)
Asian1%(58)
Other2.1%(119)
Diversity Score42.4%(2,461)
Diversity Score
42
+43%since 2000
from 30 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.8%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 21.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 87.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.1%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.9 min
+65%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.0%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 76.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2011
from 2.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 70.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.4%
−29.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
48.7%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
8.5%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.3%
−86.5 ptssince 2013
from 90.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Eaton, Colorado?

Eaton, Colorado has about 5,802 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Eaton, Colorado?

The typical household in Eaton, Colorado earns about $86,620 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Eaton, Colorado expensive?

In Eaton, Colorado, the median home is worth about $328,800, and the typical rent is about $972 a month.

How educated are people in Eaton, Colorado?

About 34.8% of adults age 25 and over in Eaton, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Eaton, Colorado?

About 6.7% of people in Eaton, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Eaton, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Eaton, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,843 residents, a change of about 196 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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